If you’re thinking of home ownership in the next year, now is the time to improve your credit score. There’s no quick fix to repairing damaged credit, but there are positive actions you can take starting now. Pull your credit…
Did you know that your bank wants you to avoid foreclosure as much as you do? While some banks have a friendlier face than others, their bottom line is a financial one, and foreclosure affects them hard, just like it…
If you want to invest in a rental, the time is great! Residential rentals are averaging long-term returns of 7%, nudging out equities coming in at 6.95%. Bonds and bills are no where near those numbers. Private equity funds are…
Your home's appeal will make all the difference when you're trying to sell it. With homes flying off the market here in Lane County, that doesn’t usually mean that a homeowner will be unable to sell their home. What it…
Single-family home sales leapt to 7.1% in August, strongly surpassing economists’ estimates of 3.1%. It’s the second-highest level reached in over a decade, proving the U.S. housing market is stronger than many investors predicted. The high demand caused a…
Buying your first house is exciting and scary all at the same time. But once you understand the process, you’ll be glad to start house-hunting. Owning a home is part and parcel of the American dream. Don’t let fear of…
You can stop foreclosure simply by calling your banker. Your bank does not want to foreclose on your home. It's as much in their best interest as in your own to keep you in your home. They value their relationship…
There are many great options available for buying a home with little or no money down. While many still buy a home the old fashioned way, with a conventional bank mortgage, many others are going the low or no money…
If you think you’re ready to buy a house, you’re going to want to check your credit score. And, you should make sure to check it before your lender does. Ensuring that your credit report is free of errors and…
Millennial home preference is changing up the current housing market! In fact, Millennial consumerism is keeping most industries on their toes. Their spending habits puzzle marketers and researchers alike. One minute, Millennials embrace traditionalism and the next, they completely reject…